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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Kevin Durant playing with the Seattle SuperSonics (Courtesy of Wallpaper Cave)

Sonics on the horizon: NBA relocation aiming at Seattle

PORTER MONSON, Sports reporter November 16, 2025

For seventeen years, the city whose heart beats for basketball has had a quiet arena during fall and early summer. This is a city that has forged stars such as Jamal Crawford, Brandon Roy, Paolo Banchero...

WSU Forward Emmanuel Ugbo falls back taking a shot against St. Thomas Forward Carter Bjerke, Nov. 10

Opinion: Wazzu hoops needs to stop playing hero ball

GAIGE ANDERSON, Sports reporter November 16, 2025

WSU Basketball needs a massive reset if they are going to do anything this year. David Riley’s second year as the WSU basketball coach has not started off the way the Cougs would like after starting...

WSU Guard Tómas Thrastarson defends against UW Guard JJ Mandaquit, Nov. 14, 2025

Huskies’ fast start sinks Cougars in 81–69 rivalry win

JETT HATCH, Evergreen sports co-editor November 15, 2025

The Washington Huskies used a strong start and steady second half to fend off the Washington State Cougars, 81-69, Friday night at Beasley Coliseum. Washington jumped out early and never relinquished...

Butch poses for the camera at a men's basketball game against Pacific Jan. 9 in Beasley Coliseum.

Signing season: Coug basketball signs Brayden Kyman

Abe Daniel, Sports reporter November 14, 2025

WSU fired Athletic Director Anne McCoy on Nov. 12, then landed a top 42 power forward in the country. Brayden Kyman is a 6 '7, 200-pound forward from Santa Margarita Catholic High School, the same school...

Cedric Coward celebrates after a WSU basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cedric Coward surpasses Klay Thompson… on NBA 2K

NATHAN ESHELMAN, Sports reporter November 13, 2025

Klay Thompson. He has been the guy. The only Washington State basketball player in the 21st century to truly make his mark in the NBA. But years have passed, Father Time is taking his toll, and now there’s...

WSU Guard Eleonora Villa faces up against University of Idaho defense, Nov. 3

Cougs taking on the Cardinal in Beasley

Talyn Bell, Sports reporter November 12, 2025

WSU women's basketball will be taking on a challenging game against Stanford University this Friday, 4 p.m. at Beasley Coliseum. It will be a double header with the WSU men’s basketball team going up...

WSU Guard Ace Glass puts up a jump shot against University of Idaho Forward Seth Joba, Nov. 3rd.

Washington State hosts Washington in an early-season Apple Cup matchup

JETT HATCH, Evergreen sports co-editor November 12, 2025

Washington State will look to build on its first win of the season when it hosts rival Washington on Friday night at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars (1–2) are coming off an 81–71 victory over St....

WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye makes his entrance before an NCAA men's basketball game against Texas State, Nov. 7.

Pro Cougs NBA: Coward makes history as Gueye dominates Lakers

Abe Daniel, Sports reporter November 11, 2025

It was a week of highs and lows for former Cougars in the pros. Cedric Coward tied a record held by three Hall of Famers, Klay Thompson found himself coming off the bench and Mouhamed Gueye turned heads...

WSU Guard Tómas Thrastarson blocks a shot against University of Idaho Forward Brody Rowbury, Nov. 3rd.

Slow start sinks Cougars in 85–69 loss at Davidson

JETT HATCH, Evergreen sports co-editor November 10, 2025

Davidson delivered a strong home performance, defeating Washington State 85-69 at Belk Arena in Davidson, N.C.   From the outset, the Wildcats established separation. Davidson jumped out to a 9-0...

WSU Guard Ace Glass puts up a jump shot against University of Idaho Forward Seth Joba, Nov. 3rd.

WSU men’s basketball falls short against Idaho

JETT HATCH, Evergreen sports co-editor November 5, 2025

On Monday night in Pullman, WSU fell to Idaho by a tight 83-81 margin, marking Idaho’s first win at WSU’s home court since 2014.  The Vandals jumped out to a big lead, as large as 16 points in...

WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye (35) high-fives teammates after being substituted during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against California, Saturday, Jan. 15, in Beasley Coliseum.

Pro Cougs NBA: Coward stalls as Gueye climbs the ladder

Abe Daniel, Sports reporter November 4, 2025

Pro Cougs in the NBA had another good week, while points were down across the board play was still at a high level. The two best Cougars this week were Cedric Coward once again and Mouhamed Gueye, who...

Cedric Coward celebrates after a WSU basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Pro Cougs NBA: Coward dominates as Thompson stumbles

Abe Daniel, Sports reporter October 28, 2025

WSU NFL athletes have been good this year, but WSU NBA players have taken the cake just five days into the season. Cedric Coward went No. 11 to the Memphis Grizzlies. Coward played just six games for WSU...

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